Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Bures Ward inColchester inColchester PUBLISHED FRI 27 DEC 2024

Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

HCSW MENTAL HEALTH MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS NIGHTS

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust rtJAvqDD

The East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking aSenior Healthcare Support Worker for Bures Ward in Colchester, aimed at experienced individuals who are passionate about providing enhanced therapeutic care for patients with diverse needs. This role involves assisting across various adult wards and departments, focusing on patients requiring additional support due to their medical or psychological conditions. The ideal candidate will engage in building therapeutic relationships with patients, facilitate therapeutic activities, and support Registered Nursing staff in delivering safe, individualized care while adapting to operational demands and moving as required between different clinical areas.

This position offers the flexibility of a permanent NHS job with self-rostering options, allowing workers to choose shifts that best fit their schedules. The role includes extensive training in enhanced observations and mental health, along with supernumerary time in unfamiliar areas to strengthen knowledge and skills. This dynamic opportunity emphasises personal and professional development, encouraging candidates to thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment while contributing significantly to patient care across the hospital.

Are you an experienced HCSW with a positive, adaptive and enthusiastic outlook looking for an exciting and dynamic role?

Do you have a passion for caring for patients with enhanced therapeutic care needs? Do you want the advantages of a permanent NHS position with the flexibility to choose your own shifts?

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Bures Ward, a highly skilled and versatile team that works across Colchester hospital, providing vital support to all adult clinical specialities.

Bures Ward Healthcare Support Workers will assist across all adult wards and departments of the hospital, for patients who may require additional support due to their illness, unfamiliar surroundings, medication, mental health or challenging behaviour needs. Enhanced observation is an integral part of a therapeutic plan and ensures the safe and sensitive monitoring of a patient's physical and psychological wellbeing, whilst building therapeutic relationships.

Enhanced therapeutic observational care could be supporting 'cohorted' or patients who require 1-1 support. Enhanced care shifts will be assigned for no longer than 2-hour increments while supporting patients and staff across a variety of clinical settings.

This dynamic team will play a pivotal role in responding to operational demands, ensuring our ward and departments receive the support they need when they need it most.

Previous applicants need not apply

INTERVIEW DATE: MONDAY 20Tth JANUARY 2025

This unique position offers the right candidate a chance to gain experience across a wide variety of specialities, developing your skills and expertise to become a highly versatile and experienced health care support worker. By working across diverse clinical areas, you'll build a wealth of knowledge and adaptability, empowering you to thrive in any situation and provide exceptional care. You will need to be flexible and adaptable as you could be supporting multiple areas during a shift - going where the need is greatest.

This role is perfect for someone who is eager to grow, embrace challenges and make a significant impact across the hospital.

We are committed to supporting you on this journey, providing the training and development needed to help you become the very best in this role.

In addition, we offer flexible working arrangements and self-rostering, we want you to thrive in your new role while maintaining a healthy work life balance. Choose your own shifts from available lates, nights, twilights and middle shifts.

You'll receive up to 2 weeks of specialist training (including in-depth enhanced observations and mental health) prior to the team going live. You will also be offered supernumerary time in areas you may not have worked in before to build your confidence, knowledge and skills.

About us

To work as a member of Bures Ward under the supervision and guidance of the Registered Nurse, providing support to all areas of the Trust, moving between areas as service needs require.

To build therapeutic and meaningful relationships with patients.

To engage in therapeutic activities with patients to support their recovery of physical and mental health needs.

To support the Registered Nursing staff in the initial assessment and ongoing care of patients, under supervision.

To support the Registered Nursing staff in delivering individualised, safe and quality care to patients.

To support the Registered Nursing staff in maintaining a safe clinical environment.

To always communicate effectively with all members of the public and the multi-disciplinary team.

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

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More about the NHS

The National Health Service (NHS) is a cornerstone of healthcare in the United Kingdom, established in 1948 with the simple yet profound principle of providing healthcare to all citizens, free at the point of use. This revolutionary system aimed to ensure that access to medical services would not depend on an individual’s financial situation, a concept that has since become fundamental to British societal values. Learn more...

More about MENTAL HEALTH

Mental health has emerged as a critical issue in the United Kingdom, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis highlighted the fragility of mental well-being across different demographics, from children and adolescents to adults and the elderly. It has sparked a wider conversation about the importance of mental health care, accessibility, and the stigmas often associated with mental illnesses. Learn more...

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To work as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of technical skills, interpersonal abilities, and knowledge specific to the healthcare sector. Here are some key skills and qualifications that are typically required:

Essential Skills:

1. Clinical Skills:

- Basic Patient Care: Understanding how to assist with daily living activities, monitoring patients' conditions, and reporting changes.

- Medical Procedure Assistance: Assisting with or performing specific procedures under the guidance of healthcare professionals.

2. Communication Skills:

- Verbal Communication: Ability to convey information clearly to patients and team members.

- Written Communication: Skills for maintaining accurate records and documentation.

3. Interpersonal Skills:

- Empathy and Compassion: Understanding patient needs and providing emotional support.

- Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals.

4. Organisational Skills:

- Time Management: Prioritizing tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

- Record Keeping: Keeping accurate and organized patient records.

5. Problem-Solving Skills:

- Ability to address issues and offer solutions in patient care under supervision.

6. Knowledge of Healthcare Policies:

- Understanding of relevant healthcare legislation, protocols, and best practices.

Qualifications:

- Experience: Most positions require prior experience as a healthcare support worker or in a related role.

- Education: Many employers look for qualifications such as:

- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.

- Other relevant certifications or training in healthcare.

- Specialized Training: Depending on the healthcare setting, additional training in specific areas like mental health, elderly care, or disability support may be beneficial.

Personal Attributes:

- Resilience and Stress Management: The ability to cope with the emotional and physical demands of the job.

- Adaptability: Being open to change and able to work in various environments and conditions.

Additional Skills:

- Technological Proficiency: Familiarity with healthcare software and electronic health records.

- First Aid and CPR Training: Certification may be required or advantageous.

Regulatory Requirements:

- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: A thorough background check is usually needed.

- Mandatory Training: Completing training in areas such as infection control, safeguarding, and health and safety might be required.

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